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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
The Echo Publishing Co announces paid advertising rates for condolence and fundraising notices, with free use for community welfare events. It notes that free entertainment aimed at moral or beneficial purposes may be printed without charge, while other paid notices must follow regular rates. Back issues cost 25 cents each.
The Fargo Courier-News notes Russia’s possible deals to settle national debts to secure trading terms with Western Europe and America. It also quotes Cardinal O Connell on domestic authority and reports on Roslyn road bonds passing in Kittitas county by 1964 to 97 against. Road-building costs and planning are urged to extend projects.
A Pomeroy banker and farmer bought an airplane in Spokane and argues it saves time though autos and other transport are slower. The writer notes death is inevitable and questions rushing through life, suggesting patience may matter more than speed.
A C Townley leader of the nonpartisan league tours the state to press a plan to cut taxes claiming efficiency. He notes his own bankruptcy as part of a debate on taxation while critics say his policies raise taxes sharply and followers smile and pay despite the higher levies.
A humorous list traces how a Californian uses goods from many states. Reading across brands and origins, the piece highlights clocks, suspenders, soup, towels, furniture, meat, flour, potatoes, lard, coal, equipment, and a Bible chapter, ending with a jab at a flea ridden bystate origins.
Frank W. Guilbert, president of the Washington Highway Association, labels the Carlyon measure feminist and argues it bonds the state for 50 million dollars to be expended over six years. He says license funds may pay interest if the license law stays, or direct taxes if repealed, and warns the plan is unworkable, uneven, and would deny benefits to many communities while refunds would favor some counties.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason denounces powerful industrialists and reformers. It contrasts the big men who build railways mills and wealth with small men who envy tax and regulate, urging collective disdain for enterprise and skill.
A Friday meeting in Mr. Curtis room decided to form a school track team for spring sports. Officers elected include Jacob Weber president Hal Featherstone vice president Harold Day secretary treasurer and committee members Emil Kueh Bert Holloway Ned Gosslee. The group planned to consult Mr Sutton for help with equipment and awaits drier weather to begin preparations.
Miss Pearl Day missed classes due to tonsillitis. Jacob Weber will be away a week for spring planting in Quincy. Miss Isabel Durin, formerly with U H & but now in Seattle, visited with her parents. Hiking Club met Tuesday. minutes read, constitution drafted and approved, plans made for a hike this week.
A Tuesday afternoon field trip by the Physics class led by Mr. Curtis climbs to a canyon power house to study dynamos and related electric machinery. The group returns after inspecting both sites and gaining more knowledge despite puzzled looks.
Last Thursday the Literary Club of the L H S met in the usual room at S345 p m. Mabel Bresch spoke on Kate Douglas Wiggin, Helen Hate presented on Edward Markham, and Inez Ewing discussed Jean Millet.
Sabbath School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 o clock and 730 evening service with young people in charge special music and brief talks led by Pastor Wm Hoskins all welcome.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold a service next Monday evening at 7 20 led by Rev. Lueckel pastor.
The column blends local commentary on building, flags, elections, and advertising with notes on Leavenworth’s civic life. It lampoons public tastes, urges constructive action, and mentions a speech by Townley in Medieal Lake, Washington.
Mrs Stage returns to Leavenworth after winter in Seattle. Mr Wendel sells Varney addition property to Mr Jager. A C Johnson of Peshastin Lumber and Box Co. arrives home Wednesday from Spokane business trip. Read Beho Want Ads.
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